You guys are all welcome. As we get further from the festival, the memory fades of so many performances. It's interesting to see how it holds up in the recording. This was a refreshing and professional set they played, great way to end the fest for me. Next up is the Caroll Thompson part....

Thank you for Carroll Thompson video, I should have seen her instead of Barrington Levy, what was I thinking. LOL I had no clue she was being backed by Black Slate. Nice year for the British reggae scene yeah?

But lets get back to the music. Not knowing what to expect out of Black Slate i was well impressed also, though my opinion at the time was weighed down with exhaustion. My new videocamera is awesome, sharp and clear, and the anti shake software is miraculous. Lots more awesome videos coming. The Derrick Morgan is sick. I watched Kabaka and even though i promised jcom i'd do Clinton Fearon next, i think i have to start with Kabaka.

I know that my opinions about much of society are non standard, more so for the reggae crowd, but it's important to expose yourself to different opinions, you might learn something.

Ehh, Walter, you might wanna take note of the last backhanded offering of a spliff and reasoning from NoMO to me before you run to a nexts' defense without context; would you be so quick to come to my defense, being that you likely kno, Nomo, but not me? I highly doubt it. Let the man be accountable for himself, like any Ras minded man would. This board is hilarious.

Quote from Nomo's last post with reference to me:
"If we were in a debate duel to the death it might be different and i would have to slay you with my superior argument but as it stands i'd rather have a nice meal and a spliff with you and talk about reggae."

Jcom- on what basis do you have to make any kind of reference to me as an "ass hat"? None actually. But I assure you, your quick impulse to make such a reference is very telling of your own character.

Jcom again: In my specific references to NoMO, I have given credit where it is due, the man's works on capturing reggae shows with the camera and sound are Irie! Consistently some of the best posted online. Does that mean that he is perfect in all that he does? All knowing Nomo?
How many of us really like Queen Ifrica's reggae music, but not her philosophies on certain topics? Food for thought...

QuoteWalter And you, sir, are the master of the back-handed compliment.

NoMo - I assure you, my views of society are likely to be equally non standard...
Yes I to that Black Slate, I'm sure they fulljoyed the event as well and its nice to see and hear even if its only through well documented video footage. Look forward to your works. Respect.

I know walter no better than i know you, but he was making a factual point of your comment, which was a back handed compliment, and since the insult part of it wasn't really related to the topic at hand, nomo's 2014 snwmf videos, it seemed fair. It's okay, i wasn't insulted. I worked for 30 years on the floor of the stock exchange in san francisco, and the only compliments ever given were all backhanded. and the further the insult part was from the compliment, the better it was. Touche my friend, just remember the 'get back' always stings.....

Well taken NoMo, I didn't at all think you would take offense.
On my reference to "knowing Walter", more specifically my comment was intended on the fact that you both have attended SNWMF and I haven't.
Yes indeed there will be a "sting" on the "get back"; which is why in reality, the bigger person will take a pass. Jah Rule I say; that's how HIM set it.

Here, we just having fun, the reason I figured you personally wouldn't take offense. Yes I, forward Ya works! BIG UP

Tamlins, u roy, Jahdan Blakkamore, Zvulloon dub, Chuck Fenda, Derrick morgan, Carlton and his shoes, Anuhea, and a little of Morgan Heritage and Tarrus, all soon come....i may get Jahdan done before reggae on the river, but the others will follow in august. no bob andy unfortunately, i was beat and put off sly and robbie to rotr.

I'm really looking forward to the to seeing Derrick Morgan with the Delerians again. That was definitely a highlight of my weekend.

Did anyone catch Currency playing with the Delerians prior to the Delerians playing their own set? He was the unannounced artist that was mentioned by the MC at the end of Derrick Morgan's set. I thought he put on a nice show inna singjay style.

Some good stuff in this Chuck Fenda video. The first time he walks out the left side of the stage he wrapped the mic wire around several wires and among other things, my gopro mic stand. I included the part where the image rocks around a bit, but thanks to the crack SNWMF stage crew, all was made well very quickly. Then, around 25 minutes in, you can see me and Reggaeromp leaving the area to go interview Clinton Fearon backstage, which occurs around the 31:30 mark. Since you can hear Chuck Fenda the whole time, i put it in the right spot so the music is continuous, and thanks to the gopro cameras, you don't miss any of Chuck while i was moving around:

Nomo, some great videos and footage you posted, but that Derrick Morgan video is my favorite, because that was such a rare opportunity to see the legend up close. Thanks so much for posting that one!!!

Seeing this video brings back vivid memories of that day, including after Derrick's performance, when I happened to notice him behind me, being driven on a cart, as I was walking away from the stage. I quickly gave my friend my camera, and told him to start clicking photos. As his cart approached, I started telling Derrick how much I appreciated his music and thanked him for coming here to perform for us, and the lady driving the cart stopped so I could talk to him for a second. I've gotten a lot of photos taken with artists over the years, but my picture talking to Derrick is one of my all time favorites.

Anyway, I really hope that Derrick Morgan comes back soon, as in next year or 2016 at the latest. His show was priceless to those of us really interested in the history of reggae, and I feel it's so important to honor legends such as Derrick with as many live shows as possible before he can't physically do it any more.